Anybody who checks out my blog from time to time knows a few things:
1. I'm a pretty liberal, idealistic guy.
2. I'm for free speech.
3. I'm not very religious.
With that in mind when I came across this news in one of the video podcasts, I had to do a little more research.
In Clay County, Florida a girl by the name of Lexi is running for student council president and created the sign you see in this post. As is so often the case, a bunch of stuffy parents are upset about the fact that the sign reads, "Jesus loves you! Lexi for Prez!" Some have been even so motivated as to write a letter to the principal of the school.
However, school officials said the sign may stay because it is neither "sponsored speech" nor "offensive."
Good for them!
According to Lexi:
"My friend told me that this dude said it's a little cheesy, but I don't listen to that kind of stuff," Lexi said.Good for you Lexi!
Stick to you beliefs no matter what some people may say. If only our elected politicians had the same fortitude the world would probably be a better place.
I hope you become student council president! If I could, I'd vote for you!